JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
様 — Esq.
- Reading
- ヨウ・ショウ・さま・さん
- Meaning
- Esq.; way; manner; situation; polite suffix
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
様 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヨウ・ショウ・さま・さん and it means Esq.; way; manner; situation; polite suffix. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
様 appears in everyday japanese words such as 様 (Mr. or Mrs.), 様 (way) and 一様 (uniformity).
Japanese words containing 様
Frequently asked questions
What does 様 mean in Japanese?
様 means Esq.; way; manner; situation; polite suffix in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 様 read?
様 is read ヨウ・ショウ・さま・さん. Reading it inside real words — 様 and 様 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 様 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 様 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 様 in a word?
A common word containing 様 is 様 (さま) — "Mr. or Mrs.". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 様 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 様 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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